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Trubetskoy's Funeral
- Prince Trubetskoy's death and funeral became a rallying point for reformers.
- A subsequent Cossack attack on mourners further inflamed tensions.
Railroad Union's Power
- The railroad union, uniting employees and workers, held significant power.
- Their strike, sparked by Trubetskoy's funeral, significantly escalated the situation.
Spontaneous Uprising
- The general strike was largely spontaneous and driven by broad public discontent.
- Revolutionary groups like the Bolsheviks were initially slow to react.